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Coming up on the calendar:
- Teachers Institute at GALLATIN CUSD 7
- Golf @ SHawnee Hills v. Hardin at GALLATIN CUSD 7
- Golf @ Union Co at GALLATIN CUSD 7
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Junction
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Monday August 10
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Teachers Institute
GALLATIN CUSD 7
Junction, IL 62954
Thursday August 13
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Golf @ SHawnee Hills v. Hardin
GALLATIN CUSD 7
Junction, IL 62954
Monday August 17
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Golf @ Union Co
GALLATIN CUSD 7
Junction, IL 62954
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Story Time with a Librarian
Eldorado Memorial Public Library
1001 Grant St, Eldorado, IL, United States, Illinois 62930
11:30 am
Friday August 7
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Summer Break ☀️
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Harrisburg, IL 62946
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FREE MONTHLY KIDS ART CLASS →
ARTSCO, 219 S Main St, Harrisburg
5:30 pm
Monday August 10
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HARRISBURG: Free Laundry Day — Healthy Southern... →
Southern Illinois Laundry, 701 N Main St, Harrisburg
2:00 pm
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HARRISBURG: Free Laundry Day — Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network →
Southern Illinois Laundry, 701 N Main St, Harrisburg
2:00 pm
Thursday August 13
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Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
Eldorado Memorial Public Library
1001 Grant St, Eldorado, IL, United States, Illinois 62930
5:30 pm
Friday August 14
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MOVIE NIGHT — ARTSCO →
Harrisburg amphitheater, Harrisburg
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
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CARMI: Free Laundry Day — Healthy Southern... →
Angie's Wash and Fold, 501 5th St, Carmi
2:00 pm
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CARMI: Free Laundry Day — Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network →
Angie's Wash and Fold, 501 5th St, Carmi
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Banterra Bank posted a job opening for Fraud Specialist II in Eldorado. Apply here.
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Junction here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harrisburg
- City of Harrisburg hosts free backpack giveaway (kfvs12.com)
- Defendant faces judge for wreck that claimed the lives of Hurd Brothers (dailyegyptian.com)
- 2026 First Frost Dates for the Tri State Region (my1053wjlt.com)
Carmi
- Gilder Lehrman Institute Selects Carlin Fleming-Smock as 2026 Illinois History Teacher of the Year – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)
- Packed City Council Chambers, Calmer Demeanor on Display at Carmi's First August Meeting – WRUL-FM (wrul.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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